Meet Our Team
Natalie Adewunmi
RN, BSN, CCM
Owner
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A Registered Nurse and a certified Care Manager with 13 years of experience, Natalie has worked in a variety of settings including the hospital, physician offices, in community centers, and in home environments. Natalie has a unique approach that focuses on a process of discovering what is most important to clients and their families. She is able to develop a step-by-step plan to achieve each clients goals and faces the most challenging situations with patience and compassion. Natalie and her team ensure that all clients experience love and respect in each interaction.
Erin Judkins
BSN, RN
Senior Care Manager
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Erin has been a registered nurse for over a decade. Her passion is partnering with families to walk side-by-side with them throughout their loved ones' lives to help them navigate the journey before them. Erin began her nursing career in the neonatal intensive care unit. It was here she developed her skills in advocacy, collaboration, organization and client centered care. Desiring to continue this work once individuals leave the hospital setting, she has truly found a home within our team and the care management realm. Erin enjoyed growing her nursing practice to join and support older adults through the aging journey. She is skilled in being a calm, unwavering support during challenging seasons with setting clear, manageable next steps to help guide families through. Erin works to ensure our clients' voices are always heard and honored.
Sarah Camp
Director of Operations
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Sarah ensures the smooth functioning of our office, allowing our dedicated care managers and companions to focus wholeheartedly on our clients’ well-being. Beyond her professional role, she is deeply committed to family and community. As a mother of two and a sister of eight, she understands the importance of strong connections. She currently serves on the board of Washtenaw County Senior Leaders, a local public charter school, and a local children's theater group.
What drew Sarah to care management? Her desire to empower clients to make informed decisions. She believes that well informed choices lead to better outcomes.
Kim Kennedy
BSRC
Care Manager
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Kim believes 'service and care for others' is her language of love. She began her career as a respiratory therapist caring for sick and premature children at Mott Children's Hospital. Even when she took a career break to care for her own children, she continued to serve others as a substitute teacher, a fundraiser for nonprofits which provided education and healthcare, and a volunteer on medical missions in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia.
While helping several family members navigate various medical and practical issues, Kim saw an opportunity to help other seniors. Kim will always bring empathy and respect to each interaction, as she seeks to assist clients with their tasks in a joyful manner. In her free time, Kim enjoys nature and hiking in both local and National Parks. In 2023, she and her family visited every Ann Arbor park.
Cassidy Duffy
LPN
Care Manager
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Cassidy is a Licensed Practical Nurse with more than 15 years of experience and certificated in Gerontology. Her passion has always been caring for seniors. She has dedicated her career to advocating for their unique needs as they make the emotional and sometimes difficult transitions that come with aging. Cassidy has worked in dementia, rehab and long term care facilities, outpatient clinics and private duty home care settings. Care Management gives her the ability to create meaningful relationships with clients and their families to find creative solutions so clients can gain more independence and do what they love. She enjoys listening to their personal stories while helping prioritize their desires and needs in a respectful and compassionate way. Cassidy lives in Brighton with her husband and two young daughters
Jen Ellsworth
BSN, RN
Care Manager
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Jen was born and raised in Plymouth, MI and is a mom of 2 beautiful girls ages 10 and 7 and has been a nurse for 22 years. As a dedicated and compassionate nurse her diverse clinical experience spans from working in the neuro step down unit while being cross trained in the Neuro ICU in Anderson, SC, to the Emergency Room, Neonatal ICU and Cancer Center all here in MI at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. In her years of nursing she provided comprehensive care to patients of all ages, as well as advocated for and collaborated with health care providers and families. She is excited to bring my expertise into the realm of elderly care, and case management. I hope to make a meaningful impact in enhancing the lives of our senior community members, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve.
Mary Beth Harris
MPH, RDN
Care Manager​
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Mary Beth has a Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan and is a registered dietitian. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a dietitian at Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children's Hospital as a member of the Children's Intestinal Rehabilitation Team for 12 years. Mary Beth's desire to combine her years of healthcare experience with her public health background and love of providing client centered care led her to this role. Mary Beth has a passion for planning and organizing and uses these talents to help our clients and families accomplish their goals. She enjoys engaging with clients and their families to identify what will help enrich their lives throughout the aging process.
Michael Kim,
Care Manager
Companion Supervisor
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Michael is an EMT who has worked in numerous settings including the ambulances and the covid unit. He also volunteers regularly in a local free clinic where he has been for over 8 years. He maintains a strong devotion to preserving basic human dignity no matter what situation clients find themselves in. Michael has graduated from the University of Michigan in Biology, Health, and Society. He has also graduated with the highest academic marks from Schoolcraft Fire Academy. Time in high-acuity environments ensures an unbreakable resolve with the sincere desire to care for others. To give someone time, the comfort of not needing to solve problems all on their own, or any tools available to live their version of a meaningful life is always worth it to him.
Alexi Weber
Companion Lead
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Alexi Weber has been married for 22 years and is a mom of 3 teenage girls. When Alexi isn't with a client, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, playing games and walking her dog. Family is important to her. Alexi has had close relationships with all her grandparents and was able to celebrate her Grandma turning 95 this past August! Working with clients is a privilege to Alexi, and she seeks to give every client the compassionate care she would give her own grandparents. As she has experienced her grandparents aging, she is aware of some of the unique challenges of the aging process. She absolutely loves being a companion and looks forward to getting to know clients while also serving them with any needs they have.
Ann S.
Companion
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Ann spent 10 years in the medical management community before trading in the office to concentrate on her family. She has been married to her husband Dan for 20 years and they have 19 and 16-year-old children and one fur baby dog Toby. Ann has been homeschooling since her oldest was in kindergarten and is still home-educating her youngest who is in high school. Since 2009 she has also worked as a behavior coach.
Ann loves to read, puzzle, craft, bake, and sew in her free time. Adventuring outside is the family's favorite pastime, and Ann especially loves anything that puts her on or near the water. She loves people and considers time spent in relationships to be among the most rewarding endeavors in which to engage. She can’t wait to connect with you!
Ann L.
Companion
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Anna is a rising senior at the University of Michigan, pursuing a degree in Biochemistry. She holds deep connections with older individuals and strongly believes in the value of their wisdom and life experiences. Growing up, Anna spent a significant amount of time with her grandparents in Switzerland and China, treasuring the moments shared and gaining invaluable insights from their stories. This experience has ingrained a dedication to fostering social connections for older individuals, recognizing the vital role these connections play in their overall well being. Anna enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, and throwing on a potter’s wheel. She aspires to continue her journey in medical school, carving a path that allows her to provide compassionate care and meaningful companionship to older individuals, ensuring they receive the support and social connections necessary.
Lilly F.
Companion
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Lilly's intuitive nature makes her particularly adept at anticipating the needs of others.
One of Lilly’s unique strengths is her ability to relate closely to her clients, partly because she shares a closer age range with them than most other companions. This closeness, coupled with her own personal experiences with loss, medical challenges, and supporting a mother with Parkinson’s disease, enriches her empathy and effectiveness.
In addition to her caregiving, Lilly is an avid gardener and enjoys integrating this passion into her work, finding therapeutic value in nature for both herself and her clients. Her love for animals is also central to her life; she is not only a devoted dog owner but also a dog walker for many furry friends. With a background in healthcare, Lilly finds being a companion a refreshing and joyful way to contribute to others' well-being.
Sabrina C.
Companion
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Nooraldin K.
Companion
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Guneet S.
Companion
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Guneet Shah is a junior at the University of Michigan studying Biology, Health, and Society and Astronomy. She enjoys taking walks with friends and trying new restaurants in the Ann Arbor area while also working as a Teaching Assistant for Introductory Physics. Guneet first started working with the elderly in high school as a visitor for nuns in a motherhouse who did not have family members to come see them. She wanted to continue similar work like this in college as she enjoyed listening to their stories and learning how to adapt with different cognitive impairments that arose with each person, hopefully something she will further explore in medical school. She likes to think of clients as a part of someone’s family and often thinks of her grandmas in India, who also receive similar care she gives as a companion, and how much aging can affect daily life. She is so thankful to be surrounded by a supportive company at Care Management by Natalie and seeing everyone work together passionately to help our clients improve mentally and physically.
Ann S.
Companion
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Hannah B.
Companion
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Hannah graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a BFA in Graphic Design and an associate's degree in photography. She has lived in Ypsilanti since she graduated & considers that home. She works part-time for her church and interacts with students quite a bit in a ministry setting. She enjoys running, photography, and outdoor adventures of any kind. She cares deeply for the individual and advocates well when there is a need at hand. She is ready and willing to jump in and help in any situation that may arise. She has enjoyed working for Care Management by Natalie because they really care about the individual.
Jenny T.
Companion
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A former teacher of 25 years, Jenny retired from teaching at the end of 2020. Her retirement didn't last long as she became a companion for CMN in May 2021. Her teaching background as well as helping to care for her aging grandmother (and now) aging father, have helped her to have compassion and understanding for the clients she works with. She wants her clients to feel as if they have someone in their corner, and someone they can enjoy spending time with. Jenny always looks forward to her visits with her clients and enjoys the time spent doing different things. Jenny is a local Ann Arbor resident ( a townie) and has been here most of her life. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University, is married and has two adult sons. She loves animals, gardening,
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Joe M.
Companion
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Lars M.
Companion
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Jenni W.
Companion
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A married mother of two traded her 11 year career in community service to spend more time with her children. She inherited a love for family and friends from her mom and Southern grandmother. Her fondest memories are the many weekend sleepovers at her Grandma’s house watching classic black and white movies while eating pizza and ice cream. Jenni loves to help out on her mom's small farm where the tradition of family and friends still grows. When she takes time to relax Jenni enjoys a good puzzle, podcast, or being active in nature..
Joy B.
Companion
I am originally from Virginia but moved to Canton Michigan when I was 13. I am the second oldest of 6 kids. I graduated from Salem High
school in 2021 and then I went to serve in Americorps for 10 months. I enjoy drawing, singing and reading. I enjoy working in caregiving
because I want to go into social work. This will give me invaluable experience working with lots of different people. I love being able to learn things from people and hearing their stories while working with them.
Barbara H.
Companion
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Ann S.
Companion
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Ann S believes that being a caregiver provides her life with meaning and purpose. She retired from her rewarding career as a nurse in 2018. Since then, she has worked part-time at a preschool and as a nanny, enjoying many opportunities to play with and care for young children. She joined the companion team in late 2022 and looks forward to offering support to people at the opposite end of the age spectrum. Ann hopes to use her people skills to assist seniors in any way that helps them to adapt and cope with challenges they face related to aging, as well as to maintain their quality of life and a positive outlook. Ann’s family includes her adult daughter, her parents (who are in their 90’s) and two siblings. Walking her rescue dog Pixie on the trails at County Farm Park is one of Ann’s favorite activities.
Charissa K.
Companion
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Charissa has been married for 22 years and is a mom to four beautiful girls. Their house is full of pets and her girls are constantly adding new ones to the family. Charissa enjoys spending time with her family, reading, drinking coffee, hiking, and acting onstage in community theater. She loves a challenging puzzle and often has one in progress in her house. Charissa’s first experience working within the senior community was volunteering with Meals on Wheels in our town for many years. She enjoyed meeting new people on her route and hearing their stories -we can learn so much from each other! She loves the saying “there are no strangers, only friends I haven’t met yet.” She looks forward to being a friendly face while helping to meet needs as a companion.
Anne R.
Companion
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Anne received her Bachelor’s of Music from New England Conservatory and her Master’s of Music from the University of Michigan, both in violin performance. She has been a member of professional orchestras in California, Boston, Germany, France and Michigan.
When Anne is not playing or teaching violin she enjoys birdwatching, taking hikes and living in Ann Arbor with her twin daughters, Katie and Monica. She also loves playing with her two dogs, Little Lady and Dylan and her one beautiful cat, Summer.
Jenni W.
Companion
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A married mother of two traded her 11 year career in community service to spend more time with her children. She inherited a love for family and friends from her mom and Southern grandmother. Her fondest memories are the many weekend sleepovers at her Grandma’s house watching classic black and white movies while eating pizza and ice cream. Jenni loves to help out on her mom's small farm where the tradition of family and friends still grows. When she takes time to relax Jenni enjoys a good puzzle, podcast, or being active in nature.
Tamara L
Companion
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Greetings! My name is Tamara Lawler, and I am thrilled to be a part of the team at Care Management by Natalie. With a background in the medical field and experience in event planning, I bring a unique blend of skills to my role as a Companion. I hold a B.S. degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Graduate Certificate in Dementia.
I saw an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the elderly and chose to dedicate myself to this compassionate and rewarding work. Being a part of this team allows me to provide the support and care that our clients deserve.
Lars M.
Companion
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Lars was born and raised in the Ann Arbor area, graduating from EMU with a degree in Accounting and spending his career as an Auditor for the State of Michigan. He retired at the end of 2021, and when not in his workshop building birdhouses and small furniture he’s in the kitchen baking bread and pastries, a passion he discovered in retirement. As an older adult himself who has cared for members of his own family over the years, Lars understands the importance of a helping hand.